Los Angeles Lakers rookie Adou Thiero, who has played sparingly for the team this season, had his SUV stolen. One of the two suspects is the older brother of a popular NFL wide receiver.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero’s stolen SUV has been recovered by the LAPD. The incident, which happened over the weekend, drew widespread attention due to the involvement of the brother of a popular NFL player.

Thiero, whose name went viral after scoring his first NBA points, hasn’t played much for LA this season. He has only appeared in nine games so far for Los Angeles.

That’s why being on the news due to non-basketball-related incidents is quite shocking for the 21-year-old. While he is the victim in this case, Los Angeles Rams’ wide receiver Puka Nacua’s older brother, Samson, is one of the two suspects who stole Thiero’s SUV.

The other suspect is 27-year-old Trey Rose. It is reported that Rose and Nacua valeted the vehicle. Without Adou Thiero’s consent, the two decided to take a stroll and drove the vehicle to One Hotel in West Hollywood.

Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, the deputies were able to track Thiero’s SUV and arrest the suspects shortly after. Both Rose and Nacua are currently behind bars due to the bizarre incident.

Lakers Looking To Add More Depth In The Roster

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Despite having a good record, the Los Angeles Lakers are actively trying to upgrade their roster before February’s trade deadline. While they would love to get their hands on Herb Jones, the asking price may be too high for now.

They might as well take a long, hard look at some of their end-of-the-bench guys for more production. Youngsters like Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero can become productive if given minutes.

Both were recently recalled after their brief stint with the South Bay Lakers, LA’s G-League affiliate.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.